Laurence Maroney placed on IR

The Patriots placed running back Laurence Maroney on injured reserve today. Maroney has been plagued by injuries for his whole career with the Patriots, lately a problem with his shoulder.

This leaves the Patriots with a stable of running backs that include Sammy Morris, Lamont Jordan, Heath Evans, and BenJarvus Green-Ellis.

In other news, offensive guard Stephen Neal has been activated from the Physically unable to perform list, while G/C Dan Connolly has been released. Look for Neal to bolster a line that has given up more sacks this year than the Patriots gave up all last year.